Sumter County School District

Student Records Requests – Sumter County School District

The Records Management Department processes student records requests for individuals who previously attended Sumter County Schools. If you are requesting records for a current student, please contact the student’s current school directly.

Records May Be Requested For:

• Transferring to another school district
• Continuing education
• Employment verification
• Graduation verification
• Military enlistment
• Other official purposes

How to Request Student Records

To request records, please complete the Student Records Request Form linked below. Requests are processed in the order they are received and typically take 3 to 5 business days. During peak periods, processing may take up to 7 business days.

Required Information

To ensure timely processing, please include the following:

• Current full name of the student
• Name used while attending school (if different)
• Name(s) of the Sumter County school(s) attended
• For adult, community, or vocational education: list of courses or programs
• Year last attended
• Date of birth
• Address, email, or fax number where records should be sent
• Signature of the requester
• A copy of a valid photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, military ID, etc.)

Important Notes – FERPA Compliance

• Students under 18: A parent or legal guardian must request the records and provide valid photo ID.
• Students 18 or older: The student must request the records and provide valid photo ID.
• Third-party pick-up: If someone other than the student is picking up the records, the student must provide written authorization along with a copy of their ID. The authorized individual must also present their own photo ID at the time of pick-up.

Steps for Ordering Official Transcripts

Current Students

Current South Sumter High School or Wildwood Middle High School students may request transcripts at any time without parental consent. Please contact the school office or guidance department for assistance.

Former Students – Inside the SSHS or WMH Area

If you are a former student and live within the Wildwood Middle High School or  South Sumter High School area, you may request transcripts in the following ways:

• Pick-Up or Mail Delivery:
  Transcripts can be picked up at the school or mailed to your requested destination.

• Payment:
  A $6.00 fee per transcript is required. Payment must be made by cash or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.

• Request Form:
  Complete a Transcript Request Form available at the school.

• Processing Time:
  Please allow up to 5 business days for processing.

• Identification:
  A valid photo ID is required for pick-up.
  If someone else is picking up your transcript, you must provide a notarized letter of authorization , and that person must present their photo ID.

• Mail or Electronic Delivery:
  Transcripts can be mailed or sent electronically to the destination of your choice. Be sure to provide a complete and accurate address.

Former Students – Outside the WMH OR SSHS Area

If you are no longer in the SSHS area, please follow these steps:

1. Mail a Money Order for $6.00 per transcript (no personal checks accepted) to:

   South Sumter High School      or   Wildwood Middle High School 
   Attn: Records                                     Attn: Records 
   706 N. Main Street                             700 Huey St.
   Bushnell, FL 33513                            Wildwood, FL 34785

2. Include the following information:

   • Full name at the time of graduation
   • Date of birth
   • Year of graduation
   • Contact phone number
   • Full mailing address or destination for transcript delivery

3. Allow 5 business days for processing after your request is received. 

4. Or, You Can Send a Message: If you prefer, you can also send a message to begin your request below